We all want to live the good life. It is what everyone is working for; striving for; pursuing. We want enjoyment. We want satisfaction. We want to love and be loved. This time last month, I was setting off on a trip to Sydney (without any kids this year!) to attend...

Strong women are needed in the church today. I don’t mean opinionated women; those of us who have a view on how everything should be done. Rather, I mean strong, courageous women who will stand for the Gospel-truth; who will fight for injustice; who will comfort the...

Ever heard the statement Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus? It doesn’t take a genius to realise that men are very different from women. Sure, some of these characteristics can be personality, other characteristics can be family-traits, but from the moment a boy...

This past month has been a big one for Christian women in the blogosphere. I’m not sure if your news feeds have been lighting up as mine have? If not, I’ll fill you in. Over the last month, popular evangelical blogger and writer, Jen Hatmaker has been making headlines...

I have been a Christian for a while. I was blessed in hearing the gospel from a young age and became a Christian at the age of 7 and was baptised two years later. I distinctly remember being 7 and being unkind to one of my sisters- I felt this burden of guilt and the...

My mother and younger sister are both midwives. I have been fortunate enough to be under their care in the labours of my two children and I am amazed at the blessing it was. To be able to carry and birth a baby is a miracle in itself, and to choose to be a midwife is...

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Hello and welcome to Pursuits of God! I'm Emily and it is wonderful to share life here with you. Come in, grab a cuppa, take some time to read, reflect and be encouraged as we share the journey of pursuing our great and gracious God together!